I LOVE my 1.8!!! THis will be such a great lens for you! And I just scrolled down and read about your bday! Happy one to you. You are 41 years young! That is what I'm saying! ...and we have more in common than I thought. I still have a young one at home, 2 too, and I am embarking back on a vegan diet now! Yes indeedy, we have children, youth, art, and veganess! We rock!